U.S. birthrate falls for sixth straight year, with biggest annual decrease in decades

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3 thoughts on “U.S. birthrate falls for sixth straight year, with biggest annual decrease in decades

  1. How about pure, unadulterated selfishness being a factor? The more self-centered a person is, the less they would want to be “inconvenienced” by having children…much less being married to their “partner” to provide said child with the life-long stability provided by an intact, heterosexual, married couple committed to the high calling of loving, responsible parenthood. (OK, cue the rolling eyes and groans of, “Oh, what an archaic, Neanderthal view…..)

    1. At least you knowingly admit that you have Neanderthal viewpoints. That’s progress Bob!

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